A Homily for the Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God by Father Terrance Klein

The pope’s letter, titled "Totum Amoris Est" ("Everything Pertains to Love"), said that the saint has much to teach the church today.

The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.

In a candid account of his five decades in the Salvadoran church, the country’s first cardinal tells of calumnies against El Salvador’s St. Oscar Romero, but also of slights against him by other prelates.

Mario Puzo's novels are shot through with religious themes—but almost never with genuinely religious characters.

A Reflection for Christmas Eve, by James Martin, S.J.

A Reflection for Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Tim Reidy

At Christmas we can rejoice in a uniquely rich and mysterious gift, the new personal presence of “God with us.”

Pope Francis’ message to the Roman Curia has often been challenging, even provocative, and this year’s address was no exception.

My go-to for holiday comfort is generally British TV shows. Any TV trip to the U.K. feels instantly like a vacation.